S.O.N.A.R. - cooperative submarine simulator - released
On October 23, 2026, SONAR - Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready, a cooperative submarine simulator for one to six players, was released on PC (Steam). Open demo sessions took place over the summer, with more than 1,600 people playing simultaneously in a July run, with Steam curators citing thoughtful roles and built-in voice communication that enhances immersion.
Everyone has their own role
The crew divides responsibilities: the navigator plots the course, the sonar operator listens for noises, the engineer monitors the reactor, and the captain makes decisions - often under the pressure of a leaking vessel. Missions take the boat on patrol, rescue missions and cargo delivery, and at every turn something goes wrong: a leak, an instrument failure, or a friendly-fired torpedo.
Panic is inevitable
- Teamwork - without coordinated actions of the crew, the boat will not last even ten minutes.
- Immersive radio communication - the voice fades with distance and is obscured by interference.
- Comedy Tone - Despite the demanding gameplay, the game isn't shy about making fun of drowning newbies.
SONAR supports both relaxed shifts for a group of friends and hardcore flights for experienced teams prepared for overloads, fires and emergency pumpdowns.
Source: steampowered.com